AdamS.Michalski

Adam S. Michalski COLUMBUS - Adam S. Michalski, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Columbus, NJ. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, Adam was a standout basketball player at Marymount High School. He enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he was trained as an infantryman and was selected to serve with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Upon leaving the Army, he returned home and married Phylamae Potera and moved to Edison, NJ in 1955. The two remained in Edison, where they raised their two children until her death in 1987. He was employed by Public Service Electric and Gas as a chief lineman before retiring in 1991 after 30 years. Through their mutual love of polka music, Adam was introduced to Theresa Prezwodek at a polka club and the two were later married in 1989. In 2000, the couple left Edison and purchased a home in Columbus, NJ. Adam was a 3rd degree knight in the St. Cecilia Knights of Columbus Council in Iselin. Outgoing, with a love for life, Adam enjoyed traveling with his wife Theresa, playing the guitar with his friends and listening to polka music. His greatest joy in life, however, was spending time with his family. Adam was predeceased by his first wife, Phylamae; two sisters, and a brother. He is survived by his loving wife, Theresa; brothers, Joseph and Ted Michalski; sister, Helen Lawyer; son, David John Michalski; daughter, Amy Ann Kowaleski; step-sons, Jerome and David Prezwodek; step-daughter, Deborah Lynn Herforth; and 11 grandchildren A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, located at 45 Crosswicks St., Bordentown NJ. Interment will immediately follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia, NJ. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday morning from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at the Bordentown Home for Funerals, 40 Crosswicks St. Bordentown. Arrangements are under the direct care and supervision of Robert L. Pecht, Bordentown Home for Funerals, 40 Crosswicks St., Bordentown, NJ 08505. Please go to Adam's book of memories page at www.Bordentownhomeforfunerals.com to light a candle, make a donation, or offer condolences to the Michalski family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Adam's memory to the
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